Austin Reaves' strong play has helped the Lakers fight their way up the Western Conference standings. / Sean M. Haffey/GettyImages The Los Angeles Lakers have long been one of the most high ...

Despite the Lakers' lackluster defense Tuesday night, there was a silver-lining as Austin Reaves delivered a career-best performance with 35 points, 10 assists, and nearly secured a triple-double ...

In the absence of a blockbuster trade for a third superstar who could play alongside James and Anthony Davis, they have placed their team in the hands of Austin Reaves. Dealing D’Angelo Russell ...

And his team is in the midst of another identity change – one that features fourth-year guard Austin Reaves even more as a ball-handler and on-ball playmaker than he was earlier in the season.

Meanwhile, Austin Reaves further cemented that his recent rise was no fluke, setting a career-high with 16 assists while adding 26 points. Before tipoff, Lakers coach JJ Redick had warned that ...

With the Los Angeles Lakers trading D'Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, Austin Reaves has seen an increase in his usage rate. The Lakers are now relying even more on Reaves as a playmaker and ...